Karcher KM 100 / 100 R Operating instructions, KM 100/100 R / KM 100/100 R P, English, Danger

Operating instructions KM 100/100 R / KM 100/100 R P English

Check and top up the battery’s fluid level

Warning!

!Regularly check the fluid level of acid-filled batteries.

!Open all cell plugs

!If the fluid level is too low fill up cells with distilled water up to mark

!Close cell plugs

!Charge the battery

Check the tyre air pressure

!The air pressure in the rear tyres must be set to 6 bar.

Changing wheels

Danger!

Preparations

!Stand sweeper on a flat surface

!Turn off key switch and remove the key

!Wear warning clothing when performing repair work on public streets where it is dangerous because of moving traffic .

!Check that the ground is stable

!Protect the machine additionally from moving with a wheel chock

Recommended express assistance:

!Check the tyre tread for imbedded objects

!Remove the objects

!Use a suitable, commercially available tyre repair agent

Notes:

Comply with the recommendations of the respective manufacturers Continuing the journey is possible if the recommendations of the product manufacturer are observed Change the tyre or the wheel as soon as possible

!Unscrew wheel bolt

!Place the jack in position

Jack fixing point (rear wheels)

!Lift the machine with the jack

!Remove wheel bolt

!Slide the wheel off

!Position the spare wheel

!Screw in wheel bolt

!Lower the machine with the jack

!Tighten wheel bolt

Note:

Use an appropriate, commercially available jack and a chock

Checking the vacuum system

—Adding a sweeping system is with the aid of a vacuum system.

—If the side brush or the main brush cannot be lowered check the vacuum canisters for proper connection of the hose lines, if applicable re-connect the hose concerned.

—The vacuum system is leaky if the side brush or the main brush still cannot be lowered. In this case after-sales service must be contacted.

Hose connection to vacuum canister of side brush lowering

Hose connections to vacuum canister for lowering main brush

Hose connections to vacuum pump and to vacuum canister (storage)

Note:

The vacuum pump operates only if vacuum is built-up in the system. Consult after-sales service if the pump operates continuously.

Checking traction belt

!The traction belts must be regularly checked for wear and damage.

Traction belt for suction turbine

Traction belt for main brush

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